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Mallam Aminu Kano (DNKN/KAN) — Kano, Nigeria
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.1
- Runways
- 05/23, 06/24
- Elevation
- 1,562 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
7/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: DNKN
- Name: Mallam Aminu Kano
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 12.0476
- Longitude: 8.52462
- Elevation: 1562 ft
- Country: Nigeria
- Municipality: Kano
- IATA Code: KAN
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Distance from City: 6.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 8040 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 10831 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 124.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 123.600 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.faannigeria.org/nigeria-airport.php?airport=2
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx NGN 5000/ton
- Parking Fee: NGN 2500/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: NGN
- Remarks: FAAN (Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria) fees. Kano is major northern hub.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Multiple suppliers. Fuel price subject to forex fluctuation. Confirm availability.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. Visa required for most nationalities. Yellow fever certificate mandatory.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Harmattan haze can reduce visibility Dec-Feb.
Airport Services
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Nigeria Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 7d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Landing Lead Time: 4-5 business days (72 hours minimum)
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require NCAA authorization. Security clearance may be needed. Recommend 5+ days.
Active NOTAMs
A0266/26
info
Runway closed
RWY 05/23 CLSD
2026-10-01 07:00 UTC
2026-11-30 19:00 UTC
A0267/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY B CLSD
2026-10-01 07:00 UTC
2026-11-30 19:00 UTC
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at DNKN?
- The tower frequency at Mallam Aminu Kano is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at DNKN?
- Mallam Aminu Kano offers Jet A-1.
- Does DNKN require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Mallam Aminu Kano (Nigeria). Permit details for Nigeria
- Where is DNKN located?
- Mallam Aminu Kano (DNKN) is located in Kano, Nigeria.
- What is the IATA code for DNKN?
- The IATA code for Mallam Aminu Kano is KAN.
- Does DNKN have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Mallam Aminu Kano has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 06/24.
- Is DNKN a port of entry?
- Yes, Mallam Aminu Kano is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.